Colorado bicycle adventure specialists, Rodeo Labs, just released a new addition to their super-versatile Flaanimal line. Today we meet the new Flaanimal 6 Ti, and it’s ready for whatever you want to throw at it. Don’t forget, the Flaanimal won the 2021 Tour Divide, so yeah, the platform is a goer.

I’m kinda excited about this one, so let’s get right to it.

Flaanimal 6 Ti Frame Features

Headtube

Rodeo Labs loves its new headtube on this frame, saying that it “sets the tone for the overall design philosophy”. It uses 44mm press-in headset cups, is machined out of titanium into an hourglass shape, and supports integrated routing. Rodeo Labs won’t promise that it’s aero, but the fact that it looks more aero is a-ok with them.

Distinctive Silhouette

The 6 Ti has some frame features that help it stand out on its own. It uses a custom-profiled, full-length top tube, that has an elegant taper as it gets to the seat tube. It then “hugs” the seat tube for a clean blended seat tube cluster, with nicely sculpted seat stays.

Keg Bottom Bracket

Rodeo Labs calls the 6 Ti’s improved T47 bottom bracket shell, The Keg. It kinda looks like a keg, with its increased diameter compared to the standard-size bearing seat. This CNC-machined titanium BB shell is designed to create space for internal routing while not interfering with the crankset spindle. Plus it uses a “bowtie-shaped passthrough” to aid in dropper routing.

No Yoke

Unlike the Flaanimal 5 Ti, the 6 Ti doesn’t feature a CNC-machined dropped yoke design. Rodeo Labs decided to keep a more “classicly-shaped chainstay cluster”. They incorporated a 3d printed “no-yoke” design, with seamless tube shaping, expert hand finishing, and fully internal shift/brake routing.

Lock Jaw 2

Moving on from the Flaanimal 5 slider dropout system, Rodeo Labs created a new slider for the 6 Ti. With the invention of the UDH, it was time to design an updated and improved slider. The 6 Ti slider removes unwanted mass as well as makes it ready for new rear derailleur tech. The Lock-Jaw 2 pulls inspiration from the pioneering slider concepts of the TD4. Some of the features of the new Lock-Jaw 2 are:

• Native UDH Compatibility
• Standard hanger Compatibility
• Singlespeed Compatibility
• 30mm of slider range
• Future Proof

Routing Choices

If you read some of the comments on Bikerumor, you’ll see that integrated routing is not for everyone. So, with that in mind, Rodeo Labs made sure that the new 6 Ti had three choices for cable/hose routing. They are fully integrated, semi-integrated, and traditional routing.

Tire Clearance

The Flaanimal 5 Ti could just fit a 29 x 2.1″ which is commendable in the tire clearance dept. With the 6 Ti’s removal of the dropped yoke, the redesigned sliders, and the re-shaped stays, it can comfortably match the 5 Ti’s tire clearance. The new 6 Ti frame, with the sliders in the very rear position, can fit a 29 x 2.1″, and a 650b x 2.4″ with no need for a “wide” crankset. Depending on your tire casing choice and rim selection, you may be able to push that a bit.

Dynamo Ports for the Win

This feature is for all of you commuters, ultra-racers, or anyone who enjoys the worry-free lighting experience that a dynamo system offers. The new 6 Ti frame includes two non-drive side seat stay ports with the upper port near the set tube cluster The lower port is down by the rear drop out. There is a similar port up under the top tube.

The Flaanimal 6 Ti Geometry

The 6 Ti has two geometry options for riders with different fit priorities. Rodeo Labs are calling them Standard Geometry and Extended Geometry. They said, “We will allow people to order either version of the geometry, and we will keep an eye on what is popular ongoing”.

Standard Geo

Our standard geometry is the Flaanimal geometry that everyone who owns one knows and loves. The geometry is largely shared across every bike we make and has proven itself versatile and predictable across genres. This is true quiver-killer geometry, ideal for using the bike from road to gravel, to fast-paced ultra riding.

Extended Geo

Our extended geometry is a new option and increases the stack on each frame size for a more upright riding position. We also slackened the head tube angle slightly for more relaxed handling. The handling changes will be very subtle on this version but are more suited for a rider who is touring or riding ultra-distance events with their bike.

I Built my Own 6 Ti For a Price

Being that the new Flaanimal 6 Ti has so many choices to choose from there is no basic retail price for the frameset (that I could see on their site). So, I thought it would be fun to “build my own” and see what I would spend.

You can build yours here.

I kept it simple and tried to keep from choosing all of the options in an attempt to keep the price reasonable. Here’s what I picked…

• Frame size: 58cm
• Geometry choice: Extended
• Build choice: Shimano GRX 820 1x
• Add-ons: Dynamo Hub and headlight
• Price: $8,185.20

To get all the details and to get your own Flaanimal 6 Ti, go to the link below!

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Another quick update from Berlin bikemaker Standert… their affordable aluminum Kreissäge road racing bike gets updated with the same modern integration as its Scandium Rally Sport sibling, but now with even more affordable builds. The Kreissäge concept was always to create more accessible race bikes. And while the made-in-Italy frameset’s prices have crept up over the past 5 years, Standert has actually managed to bring down the entry-level cost of complete electronic-shift builds by several hundred euros, making their race-ready more accessible than ever…

Standert Kreissäge affordable aluminum road race bike

When we first found Standert’s alloy road bike named after a circular saw five years ago, that 2nd generation Kreissäge Disc had just been upgraded to Italian Scandium for more of a race-ready feel. But it was only a year and a half later that Standert chose to differentiate the core aluminum all-rounder road bike from a more race-focused rally sport version in lighter Scandium alloy, then newly named the Kreissäge RS. And while we’d already seen a lighter, more integrated v2 RS, the regular aluminum bike chugged along at a lower price with a bit simplified details.

But now the core Kreissäge gets its own sleek integrated update, in two simple new Yin & Yang black & white liveries.

And while this isn’t their lightest, most advanced road bike, the updated Standert Kreissäge is still built to go fast, sharing the exact same race-ready geometry as the Kreissäge RS, just 120g heavier.

And yes, prices for pretty much everything keep climbing. A new MY24 Standert Kreissäge frameset is 200€ more than it was 5 years ago, or 100€ more than the most recent iteration sold earlier this year. But one bright spot of the expansion of electronic groupsets, is that you can now buy a complete modern Kreissäge with a wireless SRAM Force AXS group for around 400-600€ less than you could 5 years ago. That’s something.

(Sure, more affordable mechanical shift builds are now out the window, unfortunately. But such appears to be the unstoppable force of progress.)

What’s new?

The most obvious change, of course, is new routing. Now routed through the upper headset cup instead of ports in the downtube, the aluminum Kreissäge already had a straight oversized 56mm headtube, so it’s really the disappearance of cables that stands out.

But out back there’s an equally important upgrade with all-new dropouts, too. The new Standert Kreissäge switches to the future-proof UDH standard with a cast dropout that smoothly transitions from the tapered chainstay.

With external cables gone, the new frame is no longer compatible with any mechanical shifting setups. And Standert no longer offers a rim brake version with the Kreissäge’s new update. (Your only rim brake hopes are catching a previous version before they go out of stock, or one of their last demo bikes.)

The newly updated affordable alloy Standert Kreissäge frame is welded by hand in Italy from lightweight Dedacciai Aegis aluminum tubing and is now incrementally about 45g heavier than the previous generation, but with a 10g lighter carbon fork.

Tech details

• welded from lightweight Dedacciai Aegis aluminum tubing in Italy
• full carbon tapered steerer 45mm rake fork
• integrated fully internal cable routing through Standert Integrated Headset
• electronic groupset compatibility only (Di2 or AXS, while no others specified)
• UDH for universal derailleur compatibility
• 73mm wide T47 threaded bottom bracket (included with framesets)
• 30mm max tire clearance (actual measured width)
• 7 stock sizes (48-60cm) with Project Compact geometry to benefit smaller riders
• 1480g alloy frame weight claim (size 54), plus 440g carbon fork (uncut steerer)

2024 Standert Kreissäge Yin & Yang – Pricing, options & availability

The recently-updated 2024 Standert Kreissäge is now available to purchase online directly from Standert in 2 Yin & Yang paint jobs and in 8 pre-configured complete build options or separate framesets.

Pick Yin for the mostly black look with white stays, seat cluster, and fork tips. Or go Yang for the predominantly white inverse.

New aluminum Kreissäge framesets sell for 1500€ including frame, full carbon fork, the T47 bottom bracket of your choice, and the integrated cable routing headset.

Complete builds start at 4000€ with an original SRAM Force AXS 2x setup with wide 10-33T gearing and an alloy DT Swiss P1800 wheelset. Or 5200€ with a power meter and either Scope S4 carbon wheels or standard Zipp 303s.

A complete Shimano build with 105 Di2 is also affordable at 4300€ with the alloy DT wheels, or 5000€ with carbon Scope S4 wheels.

The latest generation of Force AXS 2×12 with 10-28T gearing starts at 5300€ with the Scope S4 carbon wheels, 6000€ with 50mm deep carbon DT Swiss ARC1400 wheels, or 6500€ with Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels.

Pick yours and configure your ideal component sizes directly from Standert…

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If you want to own a piece of cycling history that no one else has, donate to Outride, and have an extra $50K lying around, listen up. The Vault by Robb Report (home to the “world’s rarest shopping experience“) is currently auctioning off a unique piece of cycling kit. Now you can own the same bike Dutch powerhouse Demi Vollering and the SD Worx–Protime team rode in the 2024 Tour de France Femmes. The auction will benefit the charity Outride, founded by Former Specialized CEO Mike Sinyard. 

SD Worx–Protime Custom S-Works Tarmac SL8

The Vault is auctioning off an exclusive team bike build from Specialized. The bike in question is an S-Works Tarmac SL8 SD with custom Worx–Protime graphics and the exact spec the team uses.

The auction winner will have the bike custom-made for them in their size. The bike will arrive signed by the 2023 Tour de France Femmes (and Strade Bianche, the Ardennes Tripple, and Dutch National Road Championship…) winner Demi Vollering, accompanied by a signed kit. 

What’s a $50K Bike Spec? 

The frame is an S-Works Tarmac SL8 in the exclusive SD Worx–Protime “Dream State” paint. This colorway is not available for commercial purchase. Specialized Racing will custom-build the bike, and the purchaser will have the option of selecting a size.

The Custom S-Works Tarmac SL8 arrives with ‘Pro-only’ SRAM Red AXS components (lighter? better bearings?) for shifting and braking. For wheels, a pair of Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels in an SD Worx colorway which are also not commercially available. The cockpit is a one piece a Roval Rapide bar/stem combo, built to the auction winner’s specifications. Last but not least, the saddle is an S-Works Power w/mirror in your width of choice, featuring a custom-painted shell to match the bike. 

That’s Not All 

The custom Specialized bike will be marked as No. 1 of 1, with the purchaser’s name added, just like Specialized’s pro athlete models. The purchaser of this bike can’t ride around in just any kit; they have to match. So, the bike comes with one official SD Worx–Protime race kit in the purchaser’s size. This kit is the same one designed uniquely for the 2024 Tour de France Femmes and signed by Demi Vollering.

Who is Outride? 

Outside is a charity focused on improving kids’ social, mental, and cognitive health — through cycling. The organization helps get kids on bikes and uses them as a tool for better mental and physical health. 

To learn more about Outride, check out: Outride.org

Do you want to purchase the SD Worx–Protime Custom S-Works Tarmac SL8? Buy it Now!

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A virtual road bike replica collaboration between Zwift & Pinarello creates a real super limited edition Dogma F bike that you can now ride on real-world roads, just like the one you ride around Watopia in the off-season. Just 50 of the bright orange & pink Pinarello x Zwift Dogma F road bikes will be made. So snap one up fast if you feel the need to rep your virtual in-game training cred out on the real streets next season…

Pinarello x Zwift Dogma F limited edition carbon road bike

Combine real-world Italian road racing bike tech then with the virtual in-game vibes of the most popular indoor training platform. This limited edition Pinarello x Zwift Dogma F road bike is one of the few ways to bridge the gap between the virtual online world and meatspace. You get one of the most advanced road racing bikes on the market, and in with a unique look to show off your year-round dedication to training.

“Only 50 DOGMA F framesets have been ‘Designed in Watopia’, utilizing Zwift’s bold and playful brand colors, each one adopting Pinarello’s popular ‘cut’ paint scheme. This will be a special collector’s item for Pinarello and Zwift fans worldwide.”

What’s new, recently?

Debuted just this summer, the latest Pinarello Dogma F is one of the fastest road bikes in the pro peloton. This new Dogma F is lighter than ever, but also Pinarello’s most aerodynamic all-rounder.

The asymmetric carbon road bike with a nose features a narrower headtube flowing into a reduced-thickness downtube, then a 3.5º-canted “Aero-Keel” bottom bracket shell. Inside the lower volume headtube, there’s a new proprietary headset and newly oval steerer tube on the Onda fork – narrowed front-to-back to allow for sleekly integrated, full internal cable routing. That also created a more compliant ride, while maintaining top-tier handling stiffness.

Tech details

• 30mm tire clearance
• integrated headset cable routing
• shorter 12mm thru-axles with aero closed ends & aero derailleur hanger
• new 7° flare Talon Fast integrated cockpit, then with 4° or 7° ergonomic inward bend, depending on size
• 108g weight savings vs. previous ~865g Dogma F. 6.63-6.88kg claimed complete bike weights (53cm without pedals)

Pinarello x Zwift Dogma F – Pricing & availability

50 individual framesets will be available of this Pinarello x Zwift Dogma F road bike in 11 sizes (43-62cm), on a first come, first serve basis through Pinarello dealers. Starting with the uniquely painted $6950 / 6700€ frameset – the same price as standard edition paint jobs – your local dealer can build up your dream bike however you want. Complete bikes will start around $14,500 but that’s with a suitably premium build kit.

“The DOGMA F is the pinnacle of performance and design. This limited edition frameset combines the spirit of Watopia with our racing heritage and offers this unique opportunity for Zwift riders who demand both beauty and performance to elevate their outdoor rides.”

– Fausto Pinarello, President of Pinarello

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If you’ve been eyeing a carbon Crux but balked at the price, the aluminum Specialized Crux DSW Comp might be your best option. It has the same geometry as its carbon brethren but is crafted from DSW alloy. This bike has a unique personality all its own and welcomes Specialized back into the world of alloy off-road drop bar frames. The build, however, makes us wonder if it is better to choose your components and build from the frameset up.

The Return of the Alloy Crux 

If you’ve raced cyclocross for a while, you remember the days of the beautifully colored (and affordable) Specialized alloy Crux frames. These frames were staples at every cyclocross venue around the US and beyond. The frames and, eventually, complete bikes had a personality to them. Plus, riders could build up a frame and give their personal touch on the Crux canvas. 

I love that Specialized sees a place for high-end alloy bikes in racing. The new Specialized Crux DSW comes at a perfect time when carbon super gravel bikes (even the Specialized ones) are priced out of touch with reality. 

The Frame: A Mix of Allez Sprint and Chisel 

If you’re familiar with the Specialized DSW (D’Aluisio Smartweld) lineup, the DSW Crux is precisely what you’d expect. Specialized calls it the “lightest alloy frame in the world,” though the jury is still out on that claim. 

The welds over the Specialized Crux DSW frame are stout but smooth. The downtube flows directly into the bottom bracket without any welds. The headtube is more refined than the Allez Sprint and doesn’t use the same welding method. The top tube is sloping, like the current version of the Crux.

The tubing is less round than the carbon version and slightly pointed on the end where a cyclocross rider would shoulder the bike. Specialized’s target has moved towards the gravel and exploration crowd rather than the pure cyclocross racer. That said, the bike is fine to shoulder but not as comfortable as the previous version. 

The seat stays are thin, reminiscent of the Specialized Chisel hardtail. The fork is the same as the carbon Crux models. The underside of the bottom bracket shell shows off some cool cutouts and easy cable routing additions. 

A different piece you won’t see on the carbon Crux version is a SRAM UDH (though we’re sure the next carbon Crux will have this update). Though the SRAM Apex 12-speed mechanical doesn’t require a UDH (unlike the 13-spd SRAM Red XPLR), it’s a nice touch and helps future-proof the frameset a bit.

One Build – SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed mechanical

Like it or not, the DSW Crux comes in a single build option: SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed mechanical. It arrives with a 40T front ring and an 11-44T XPLR cassette, giving it a solid range on gravel and off-road. The build speaks to the utility of the DSW Crux and helps keep it in the sub $3K ballpark. I have opinions on the SRAM Apex XPLR group set, but I’ll save that for my ride impressions. 

Wheels and Cockpit

The wheels are simple and effective. They are DT Swiss tubeless aluminum rims with a 25mm internal width paired with Specialized-branded hubs. The wheels come wrapped with Specialized’s 38mm Pathfinder Pro tires—one of my favorite gravel tires.

The cockpit stays in the alloy lane, arriving with Specialized Adventure Gear bars with a 70mm reach and a 12° flare. The saddle is another favorite of mine and is just as comfy as the top-tier version, the Specialized Power with alloy rails. 

Ride Review: 

My first Specialized Crux DSW Comp ride was short and slightly shocking. I dialed in the new review ride, taking measurements from my trusty Carbon Crux of the same year. Once I was satisfied with the fit, I headed for gravel. However, as I crested the final climb out of my neighborhood, my rear brake failed just as I started my descent. More precisely, the SRAM Stealth-a-majig failed. I was lucky to have the front brake, but I was still shaken after the incident.

I’ve had brakes fade and lose pressure during rides, but never like this. SRAM assured me that this was a warranty issue and took the brake in for further inspection. But even after installing a replacement brake, I’m still gun-shy about pulling the lever as hard as possible. The brake failure left a dark shadow over my time on the Crux, but the goodness of the bike still showed through.

Take 2 — Actual Riding

Now that my Crux was good to go, I chose a new route (I’m not superstitious but I am a little stitious…) and hit the gravel. Besides the different lever feel (I ride Shimano on my bike) the ride was very similar to the carbon version. 

Since the Crux DSW Comp comes with 38mm tires, the hum of the alloy is pretty muted. The alloy seat post is the bike’s only harsh and heavy (330g) component. I imagine that’s where most will upgrade first to take the edge off, give a little compliance, and shed some weight. 

Excellent Ride Quality

The Crux DSW Comp’s ride is responsive and lively. I can see this being a very popular option for cyclocross racers and gravel racers alike. The pedaling is responsive, and the bike’s geometry is the same as the carbon version—less aggressive than the previous version but easy to steer. 

The Crux DSW can hold its own in the woods and on single track. It’s slightly slower turning than a traditional cyclocross bike, but the short stem gives it a faster feel. Plus, when you get into the rocky and technical bits, the bike is effortless to pilot.

The alloy frame is hardly noticeable on the trails, open roads, and gravel-heavy sections. The super thin seat stays soak up the bumps, and the larger tires do the rest. Like its carbon counterpart, the frame is very stable on long open roads and descents.

Our demo ride arrived in the satin oak paint scheme, and it wasn’t my favorite. It looks like a carbon bike, and the satin finish holds onto mud and dirt more than a gloss paint would.

I’m personally a fan of the older alloy Crux paint schemes, with neon blazed lines and loud colors. Though, if you’re into that (but slightly more tame), check out the frame-only options (above, $1,700) for the Crux DSW. 

Though the SRAM Apex XPLR group let me down initially, the shifting and braking performance was solid after I got sorted. The hoods are nice and wide, with a slight tooth on the brake lever. The shifting is crisp and easy to dial in. The XPLR gearing range is ample and will be an asset for anyone doing extended explorations on the Crux DSW. 

Final Thoughts 

Overall, I’m a fan of the Specialized Crux DSW Comp. It’s a performance alloy bike with an attainable price for anyone looking to jump into gravel or cyclocross. The frameset is rock solid and has an excellent feel and responsiveness. The bike is easily upgradable to shed some extra weight, even though it’s respectably light. The weakest spot for me is the SRAM Apex spec. It helps keep the price down, but a comparable Shimano spec would go a long way with riders. 

Would I race Crux DSW? I would 100% race this bike. I’ve raced the carbon version of the Crux for years, and I love it. However, I would probably go with the “choose your own adventure” build route.

Bottom Line 

The Specialized Crux DSW Comp delivers an excellent ride and should help get more riders on gravel and between the tape. I recommend it to anyone looking to try gravel riding, commuting, or cyclocross. The $2,600 price tag is very reasonable for this much bike, and the fully stock 21lb (54cm) weight puts it on the pointy side of alloy life.

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Lapierre’s endurance road Pulsium started out as a Classics bike designed for Roubaix & Flanders cobbles, before evolving for more comfort. But in 2025 the 4th generation carbon Lapierre Pulsium is ready to get back to racing as a lighter and more aerodynamic road bike with race-tuned geometry. While at the same time, still managing to deliver even better rider comfort to take on the longest days in the saddle.

2025 Lapierre Pulsium carbon endurance all-road bike

Lapierre says they can deliver both comfort AND performance, perfect for riders taking on their first gran fondo and for racers tackling longest ultra-distance events. Oh, and 100g lighter than before, while maintaining affordability!

It’s been more than a decade since the first Pulsium debuted the elastomer-damped SAT suspension concept on the road. We caught up with FDJ on their further refined 2nd gen bikes at Paris Roubaix in 2017, before Lapierre dialed back the race-readiness with a more amateur-focused 3rd generation.

But now Lapierre takes the Pulsium back to its racing roots.

What’s new?

100g lighter. 5% more aero. 5.5% more vibration damping.

Lapierre now updates their endurance bike with the lighter 3D Tubular design from their race bikes, bypassing seatstays around the seattube to better isolate the rider from low-frequency (50Hz) vibration vs. the heavier SAT elastomer solution.

Plus, the combination of flexstays, 3D Tubular construction, and a round 27.2mm seatpost create an all-around more supple feel at the saddle, at both low & high riding speeds.

More aero, too!

Of course, aerodynamic optimization is everywhere these days. And endurance road means longer times out, riding solo in the wind, even if at lower than pro racing speeds. So, Lapierre tweaked the new Pulsium to make it faster where they could.

“Aero isn’t always everything, but it’s a performance factor that our engineers couldn’t neglect or set aside.”

The 2025 Pulsium inherits aero headtube and fork leg shaping from the recent Xelius DRS to smooth airflow over the front of the new endurance road bike. Lapierre says it makes this new bike “5% more aero” vs. the 2021 Pulsium. And that means a 6.1W savings at 50kph, or in real terms 4 seconds saved every 10km. Or still 2.1W savings at a more realistic 35kph speed, which actually means even more – 5 seconds saved every 10km.

Those marginal gains add up when you are out on the road longer.

All-new race-ready geometry

With more of a focus on speed, Lapierre also fine-tuned endurance geometry for a “sportier” feel, while keeping it “accessible to all amateur cyclists”.

The biggest shift was to decrease Stack between 9-19mm for riders looking for a lower, more aero fit on the bike. Plus, slightly longer Reach on the smaller sizes to limit toe overlap with big tires and improve stability. So, Stack:Reach ratios are a bit more aggressive but still in a neutral range. And nowhere close to their full-on Xelius DRS, SL3 & Aircode race bike family.

The new Pulsium also flattens its toptubes a bit and features a 1/2° steeper seattube. Plus, Lapierre also adds a sixth new XXL size for taller riders, too.

Tech details

• standard modulus UD SL carbon frame & fork
• 3D Tubular seatstays that bypass the seat cluster for more seattube flex
• 992g weight claim (size M, unpainted) saving 100g over gen 3
• new 380g fork (unpainted, uncut steerer)

• integrated fully internal cable routing through the upper Acros headset cup
• all bikes feature a new -10° alloy Lapierre stem for semi-internal routing, but full adjustability of the 10° flare handlebars

• max 38mm tire clearance (+10%)
• PressFit bottom bracket, 27.2mm round seatpost with hidden wedge clamp, flat mount disc brakes &12mm thru-axles
• out-front GPS mount & thru-axle multi-tool included
• ultra-distance ready toptube bag & full-coverage fender mounts

2025 Lapierre Pulsium – Pricing, options & availability

The all-new 4th generation 2025 Lapierre Pulsium endurance road bike comes in 6 sizes (XS-XXL), and are available to order now from your local dealer with limited early stock availability. You can pick from 5 complete bike builds now, all sharing the same all-road-ready UD SL carbon frameset and some pretty killer value. And two more electronic builds are expected next spring.

The most affordable starts at just 2600€ complete for the 2025 Lapierre Pulsium 5.0 with a mechanical 105 groupset and house brand tubeless alloy wheels.

Then there’s a 3400€ Pulsium 6.0 that already gets upgrade to electronic shifting with a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset and alloy DT wheels, at 8.8kg (all weights claimed).

And at 3900€, there’s then the Pulsium 6.0 AXS that gets upgraded to a wireless SRAM Rival AXS 2x drivetrain, at 8.6kg.

Then a 4400€ Pulsium 7.0 with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and alloy wheels (at 8.5kg), or the range-topping 5700€ Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 with the Ultegra Di2 group and lightweight 45mm deep aero DT Swiss ERC 1600 carbon wheels at 8.3kg complete.

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Today is a big day for Santa Barbara’s Stinner Frameworks. Not only have they announced a new Carrizo All-Road bike, but with it, they’re introducing a complete range of approachable, made-in-the-USA bikes. Introducing the Stinner Select Program. With this new program, the Carrizo is ready to ship within days, not weeks or months.

California-based Stinner Frameworks has been building steel and titanium bicycles for over a decade, becoming a staple in the handmade frame-building world. Their continued growth and popularity put the brand in a unique and exciting position.

The “Select” program is designed to offer customers the best Stinner has to offer while “eliminating the wait time and potential confusion that’s often associated with a custom bike”. The dedicated, in-house production and manufacturing line will allow Stinner’s full custom side to continue to flourish, with “Select” bikes remaining in stock all year long.

The new Carrizo All-Road is built in the same facility, by the same team that builds Stinner’s famous custom offerings. The Carrizo will be available online and at select Stinner dealers worldwide.

The Stinner Carrizo “Select”

This new Carrizo all-road bike is handcrafted, powder-coated, and assembled in Stinner’s Santa Barbara facility. The frame uses lightweight Columbus Zona Steel tubes.

The complete Carrizo will sport a SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed drivetrain. The frame will be able to run 40mm tires, making it comfortable on paved, not-so-paved, and dirt roads.

Braze-ons for fenders and three water bottles make the Carrizo a tough cookie that’s ready for year-round adventuring. The complete will also have a full Easton cockpit and DT Swiss wheels.

Stinner Frameworks says they utilize common standards throughout the bike for easy maintenance, futureproofing, and serviceability.

Stinner Carrizo Geo

Retail, Sizes, and Specs

Frameset retail: $1695
Complete retail: $3895

Sizes: 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, and 60cm\

• Made in Santa Barbara, CA
• Colors: Mint and Desert (powder coated for durability)
• Frame Material: Columbus Zona Steel Tubing
• SRAM Apex AXS 12 Speed Build
• Tire Clearance: 40mm
• Easton Cockpit / DT Swiss Wheels
• Three bottle cage locations and fender mounts

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German-made bicycle company Sour Bikes has a new all-road bicycle model. It’s been in the works for a long time. After four years in the “planning hopper”, taking their time to “do it right, and do it our way”, the new Sour Space Cake is finally here.

Sour felt that there was a significant gap in their bike offerings. A road-plus bike was the thing to fill the gap. They set out to design something fast and efficient, but something that could “get weird when the road turns rough”.

Space Cake to Tackle the “Paved” Roads

After countless prototypes and test rides, the Space Cake is here and Sour says it’s the most “road” bike they’ve ever made. The geo is tuned for long road days and adds durability. The tubing and frame parts are designed to be as light and efficient as possible.

Gone are the road bikes of yesterday. No more ultra-skinny, high-pressure tires on a “one-trick-pony”, road bike. This all-road bike is built for when the paved road fades into a gravel road and you want to take the long way home.

Sour says the Space Cake is light, responsive, and built for speed. Like all of the Sour bike models, the Space Cake comes with its signature, custom powder coating. Choose from bold, classy, or a little off-beat.

Mountain biking is at the core of Sour Bikes’ DNA, but they say all-road and gravel are at the heart of Sour’s off-MTB-season. As such, a bike like the Space Cake can be the perfect off-season tool even if you prefer knobby tires and full suspension.

Retail and Build Options

Frameset retail: 1,299€ for frame-only, or 1,549€ for the steel frame with the full carbon Space Cake fork
Complete bike retail: $5,999 € (Shimano Ultegra Di2)

Ultegra Build Kit Details

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Di2 FD-R8150
• Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, 172,5mm with 50/35t chainrings 
• Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170+BR-R8170 with RT-CL800S 160mm Discs
• Cassette: Shimano ULTEGRA CS-R8101 11-30t with CN-M7100 chain
• Wheelset: Built by hand with Duke Baccara RX 42 SLR2 rims paired with Duke Bad Boy J-Bend, Centerlock hubs. 28h, Sapim bladed spokes.

Complete Easton EA90 Cockpit

• Small size: 90mm stem; handlebar 400mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• Medium and Large size: 100mm stem; handlebar 420mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• X-Large size: 110mm stem; handlebar 440mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• Saddle: SQ Lab 611 Ergowave XS-L 140mm XL-XXL 150mm
• White Industries Headset
• White Industries Bottom Bracket
• Tires, Schwalbe Pro One 700×34 tubeless

Frame Features and Geometry

Frame Features

• Tubing: Custom drawn, multiple butted, partly heat treated SOUR CrMo
• Headtube: 44 mm upper and lower
• Bottom bracket: External 68mm T47 threaded bottom bracket
• Axle: 12mm x 142mm thru-axle
• Seat post: 27.2mm
• Brake standard: FM160 Direct. More info here.
• Wheel size: Size S-XL 700C

• Tire clearance: up to 38mm
• Fender and rack mounts
• Recommended tire size 28mm – 38mm
• Two water bottle mounts inside the front triangle, a third bottle mount under the downtube
• AXS/Di2 ready cable routing
• Internal brake hose routing
• External mechanical cable routing
• SRAM Transmission compatible dropouts (“UDH”)

Geometry

Learn more about Sour Bikes’ new Space Cake, and check out their other frames and bikes as well by hitting the link below.

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Berlin-based bike maker Standert updated their popular Pfadfinder steel endurance all-road bike with some click 3D-printed dropouts and full cable integration. But they also took the all-road overhaul as an opportunity to bring production back to Europe. So Standert now makes the Pfadfinder entirely in the Czech Republic. Plus, the versatile endurance all-rounder

Standert Pfadfinder integrated steel endurance all-road bike

Standert actually updated Pfadfinder over the summer, but now that winter knocks on our doorstep and with the thought of off-season training in mind, it’s hard not to see the value of a high-performance steel endurance road bike built for racking up base miles. Plus, Standert just added a new LTD V limited edition paint job to give the steel all-road bike more classic two-color look.

“Built for endurance, the Pfadfinder is designed to meet the demands of the most discerning cyclist. A destination, total exhaustion, inner peace, the Pfadfinder will get you there, offering a seamless blend of speed, comfort, and durability. The Pfadfinder geometry is the perfect balance between race and comfort, helping to maintain the bike’s versatility and not limit it to only one discipline. The frame can also accommodate up to 38mm tyres, giving riders peace of mind when they venture off the beaten track and across bone-rattling surfaces, not having to think about the terrain.”

What’s new?

Integrated cable routing through the headset is the most obvious update to the hard-working Standert Pfadfinder vs. the original, giving the bike even simpler lines with no visible external cables. Or also cleaner mounting of lights or bikepacking bags if you plan of going ultra-distance with a new steel endurance all-road bike.

But probably bigger news in our book is Standert’s move to European manufacturing. Previously made in Taiwan, Standert manufactures the new Pfadfinder entirely in Europe with an experienced framebuilder based in the Czech Republic. They weld the front triangles of the light Columbus Spirit steel frames by hand. Then, braze in the rear end with all-new custom 3D-printed stainless steel Standert thru-axle dropouts that bring UDH compatibility and flexible internal routing for all types of drivetrains.

The Pfadfinder is the first of Standert’s bikes to be made by hand in the Czech Republic. But it also signals a major shift for their steel production and a greater focus on improved sustainability, “shortening supply chains, and working in accordance with EU environmental regulations”. Standert’s aluminum & Scandium bikes are already made in Italy.

“We are incredibly proud to introduce the newly updated Pfadfinder. We took what was great about the Pfadfinder and meticulously improved every little detail to create a bike that excels in performance, comfort and reliability. By relocating our manufacturing to Europe, we ensure that the Pfadfinder not only meets, but exceeds, the highest standards of quality and sustainability. If you don’t want to have a specific road bike or a specific gravel bike, the Pfadfinder is the perfect bike for you.“
– Standert founder, Max Von Senger

Tech details

• hand-welded & brazed Columbus Spirit steel frame with 3D-printed stainless dropouts
• fully integrated internal cable routing through the house-brand headset (or optional Chris King AeroSet upgrade)
• 1x & 2x and mechanical or electronic shift compatible
• UDH compatibility with all drivetrain types

• full-coverage fender mounts on the steel frame & full-carbon fork
• T47 threaded bottom bracket
• 27.2mm seatpost
• 12mm thru-axles, and also flat mount disc brakes – max 160mm
• direct mount toptube bag mounts, in addition to conventional 3-bolt downtube & 2-bolt seattube bottle cage mounts
• max 38mm tire clearance
• 1950g claimed frame weight (size 56) plus 450g fork (uncut steerer)
• anti-corrosion phosphate treatment and full-coverage powder coating, inside and out for lifetime protection
• wide 7-size range with Project Compact geo to especially benefit smaller riders without compromise

Standert Pfadfinder Integrated – Pricing, options & availability

The revamped 2024 Standert Pfadfinder integrated all-road bike is available now either as a frameset or a fully customizable complete bike build – in 7 stock frame sizes 48-60cm.

Framesets start at 2300€ in Sage Salida green or Midnight Marauder blue, or add an extra hundred euros for the white & tan LTD V finish. The frameset price includes the Columbus Spirit steel frame, full carbon Pfadfinder fork, Standert’s own integrated headset, the T47 BB of your selection to fit your crankset, plus thru-axles, bolt-on front derailleur clamp & the alloy seatpost clamp.

You can also upgrade to a King headset for 350€, a King BB for 180€, or a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket for 287 – 377€.

Complete bike builds start at 4800€ with Shimano 105 Di2, alloy DT Swiss ER1600 wheels, and alloy cockpit.

There’s also the option for SRAM Rival AXS for 200€ more. Or pick Ultegra Di2 or Force AXS, then? Or top out over 10,500€ with a full SRAM Red AXS road build with a powermeter, carbon ENVE cockpit & Chris King headset, light carbon DT ERC wheels, and fancy Vittoria Corsa Pro tires. Plus, the same CeramicSpeed upgrade options if you want to go even wilder.

Framesets and complete bikes are all prepped to order individually, so typically ship out in between 1-3 weeks. And Standert will ship you a new Pfadfinder anywhere in the world.

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Northwave has a new pair of carbon-soled road bike shoes called Revolution, high-performance at a mid-tier price. And while there’s really nothing radically unique about them, the completely revamped shoes do look solid, delivering much of the performance of Northwave’s top-level pro road shoes, just with added comfort and the option for a wide fit to appeal to a broader group of recreational road riders.

Northwave Revolution carbon performance road bike shoes

Northwave says not to call it “mid-range” but that’s exactly what the Revolution road shoes are. They’ve been around for years a step below Northwave’s Extreme family. But now, just like last fall’s top-tier Veloce Extreme road shoe upgrade, the more affordable Revolutions are better than ever, too.

What’s new? What’s not new!

The revamped Northwave Revolution is pretty much all-new. The most obvious change on the outside is the new multi-layer laminated polyurethane synthetic upper. It now gets more advanced reinforcement around the instep & heel for improved support, plus laser-perforated holes on both sides & over the toebox for good ventilation. Plus, there’s a new laminated mesh tongue construction to also help keep your feet cool.

The next big shift is underneath. The new Northwave Revolution now features a stiffer 13/15 full injection-molded carbon composite sole for efficient but comfortable pedaling. The new Morph Carbon sole now features thru-venting under the cleat, a rubber toe block for walkability & bump protection, and a replaceable rubber heel tread block.

It still incorporates Powershape arch support, compatibility with traditional 3-bolt road cleats, and direct mounting of low-stack Wahoo/Speedplay pedals with the optional Northwave adapter plate.

And finally, a new Wide Fit option, too. More than just making them wider, Northwave reshaped the Revolution Wide shoes with different toe, metatarsal & instep dimensions optimized around still providing a high performance for cyclists that need more volume.

Tech details

Retention is pretty much the same as before, with 2 of Northwave’s proprietary SLW3 dials, a crossed lower lace layout for micro adjust of midfoot tension, and silicone heel grippers

• easy-clean perforated PU synthetic leather upper
• new Morph Carbon 13 injected carbon composite sole with Powershape arch support
• 13/15 sole stiffness
• 3-bolt Look-style & 4-bolt Speedplay (with optional insert) pedal compatibility
• dual SLW3 dial lacing adjustment
• standard Pro fit or Wide fit
• 290g claimed weight (per shoe, size 42)

2025 Northwave Revolution road shoes – Pricing, options & availability

The completely renewed Northwave Revolution road cycling shoes promise a ‘pro’ look at a more affordable price with a bit of flex for better all-day comfort. The Revolutions sell for $250 / 225€ in four colors. We see all-white, all-black, and the light gray with sage green details here. But there also will be a pair with fluorescent red accents soon, as well.

All come in EU sizes 36-50 (and half sizes in the middle of the range), both in standard narrow Pro fit and a new Wide Fit option, too.

Northwave says they’ll be available in their web shop “soon”, as well as through regular dealers.

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